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    aback

    aback - Dictionary definition and meaning for word aback

    Definition
    (adv) having the wind against the forward side of the sails
    Example Sentence
    • the ship came up into the wind with all yards aback
    Definition
    (adv) by surprise
    Example Sentence
    • taken aback by the caustic remarks
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for aback

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a+back...when get a surprise ..u move BACK either with surprise or excitement..

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